Background Investigation Officer; As

Calling All Retired Law Enforcement Officers!

Are you seeking a part-time opportunity that puts your law enforcement experience to use? We have an exciting opportunity for you as a Background Investigation Officer (As-Needed)!

In this role, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive background investigations for prospective sworn safety and civilian applicants for the Police Department.
• Obtain and review criminal history records from various agencies, including the FBI, DOJ, DMV, and other relevant sources.
• Evaluate applicants' financial history, including credit reports when necessary.
• Interview and gather detailed personal information from applicants and their references, utilizing your investigative skills to develop additional leads.
• Prepare thorough background files and final synopses for hiring approval.

Why Retired Sworn Personnel?

• Your unique experience and expertise in law enforcement make you the ideal candidate for this role.
• This position offers flexible part-time hours, making it a perfect fit for those looking to stay engaged while enjoying retirement.
• Though it is an as-needed position without benefits, it provides an opportunity to apply your valuable skills in a meaningful way.

If you’re interested in staying involved in law enforcement and contributing to the Santa Monica community, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and bring your expertise to our team as a Background Investigation Officer.

Completes background investigations of potential applicants under consideration for hire within the Police Department and other City Departments. Conducts background investigations on prospective sworn safety (police officer) applicants and civilian applicants to work within the Police Department and other City Departments.

Obtains and reviews criminal history records from Federal Bureau of Investigations, Department of Justice, Department of Motor Vehicles, State and Municipal law enforcement agencies and other applicable resources.

Reviews applicant financial history and obtains credit report, when necessary.

Interviews and gathers personal information from prospective applicant, applicant's employers, co-workers, neighbors, landlords, family and personal references and develops additional references using investigative techniques.

Writes final synopsis regarding applicant and prepares complete background file for hiring approval by the Chief of Police or designee.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Selection standards set forth by P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards & Training).
• Laws pertaining to hiring practices.
• Report writing.
• English grammar and composition.
• Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:

• Keep accurate records and prepare clear concise reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Use law enforcement telecommunications databases in an appropriate manner.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills when acquiring sensitive information from reference sources.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees, and the public.
• Provide effective customer service.

Skill in:

• Reading, writing and communicating at an appropriate level.
• Using a personal computer and applicable software applications.
• Dealing with a variety of culturally sensitive issues.

• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Two years of paid work experience as a Police Officer with investigative/detective experience in a California law enforcement agency recognized by P.O.S.T. Specialized training in a P.O.S.T. approved Background Investigation School and notary public commissioned is desirable.

• Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

Applicants must file a clear, concise, completed on-line City application with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline.

An on-line City application and required supplemental questionnaire must be completed to be considered for this position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates…